serrer

Definitions of serrer
  1. verb
    squeeze or press together
    synonyms: compresser, comprimer, presser
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    types:
    étouffer, étrangler
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    étouffer, étrangler
    be too tight; rub or press
    étouffer
    wring the neck of
    type of:
    se tendre
    become tight or tighter
  2. verb
    squeeze together tightly
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    type of:
    presser
    press firmly
  3. verb
    come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
    synonyms: coller
    adhérer, attacher, se coller
    stick to firmly
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    types:
    coller
    stick together
    type of:
    toucher, être contigu
    be in direct physical contact with; make contact
  4. verb
    make tight or tighter
    synonyms: resserrer
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    types:
    visser
    tighten or fasten by means of screwing motions
    remonter
    coil the spring of (some mechanical device) by turning a stem
    type of:
    altérer, changer, modifier, qualifier
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
  5. verb
    pass around or about; move along the border
    synonyms: contourner, côtoyer, longer
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    type of:
    passer
    move past
  6. verb
    press or wedge together; pack together
    synonyms: encastrer
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    type of:
    enfoncer, insérer
    squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
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